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I have played it for thirty years now in contests and mini concerts. I have never had to have an amp or a mic with it. It is a double back blonde with all four fine tuners. I am trying to find its history and see how much it is worth. My father bought it for me thirty year ago at a small pawn shop.
By Tami F. from Horseshoe Bend, ID
By
04/27/2011
There is no way to find out the value unless it's evaluated by a professional. The label is certainly a fake but that is a very common problem. "Regular" violins are valued mainly for their sound quality and can vary in value drastically.
By
04/27/2011
If you have played this instrument for the last thirty years why the sudden interest in it's history and value.?
By
04/26/2011
With all due respect, tomatohanger, I am certain that Tami's request is on the up and up. I did a couple of hours of searches on Stradivarius violins and 'ticket/labels' and there are thousands upon thousands and thousands of Stradivari copies in the entire world that have been made all around the world with labels that read as her fiddle says. Although they are copies they are still violins/fiddles and each have their own unique sound and beauty even if they aren't worth millions as the 512 authentic Stradivari that still remain are worth.
By
04/26/2011
I don't believe a single word you wrote. You're obviously a simple scammer looking for profit. Shame on anyone who believes your post.
By
04/25/2011
You should pay to have it appraised by an expert. The authentication of a violin can be determined only by a careful examination of such things as the design, model, craftsmanship, wood, and varnish. It is not hard to distinguish the mass produced violins from the actual hand made instruments but it takes a well trained violin appraiser to be able to attribute the violin to a specific maker or place of manufacture.
At the very least have a violinist or two who play in a professional orchestra take a look at it because they most likely will be able to give you some idea of it's value. The odds against finding the real thing are slim to none. Only 512 of Stradivari original violins survive. Virtually none are unaccounted for.
You can find out a lot about Stradivari and his work at this link. There are 12 chapters with illustrations to check out including 'ticket/label' illustrations in one of the chapters.
http://www.cello.org/heaven/hill/index.htm
By
04/24/2011
You are best to go to a person who specializes in appraising stringed instruments. It might cost a few dollars, but you should know its value for insurance purposes.
Unfortunately, it is most likely not a "real" Stradivarious, but still may be worth a fair bit.
You can also look on Ebay, just to get a ball park idea, but really, you should find a luthier/appraiser.
By
04/24/2011
Go to the library and look in books about fiddles/violins, and see what you can find out.
How would I find information on an antique violin with very distinctive markings?
For example, there is an eagle inlaid on the back of the violin surrounded by 31 inlaid stars. There is a mark (I think I have this right...) on the underside of the (maybe rosewood) fret board. The word (name?) PANPI is on the intricately carved piece that the strings fall across on their way up to the frets.
As you may have guessed, I am not the musician in the family. This possibly well over 100 year old fiddle belongs to my talented son-in-law.
Joan from Dilley, TX
By pamphyila
What would a 1726 fiddle be worth if signed by Stradivarius?
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